prendre l'eau

French

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /pʁɑ̃.dʁə l‿o/

Verb

prendre l’eau

  1. (of a vessel) to take on water, to take in water
    Synonym: faire eau
  2. (figuratively) to be on a sinking ship

Usage notes

Not to be confused with prendre les eaux.

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